June 2023

What do I do if an Enforcement Agent (Bailiff) thinks I am someone else? With a backlog in the courts, there can be circumstances where people have moved since a court hearing took place and this results in an Enforcement Age...

My housemate has received a Notice of Enforcement, are my possessions at risk? If you have a housemate that receives a letter of enforcement, it is always advised to encourage them to speak to the enforcement company and res...

Can an Enforcement Agent (Bailiff) take away a car that is on finance? Enforcement agents (EAs) have the legal right to clamp a vehicle while they make enquires about its status (for a minimum of 2 hours before it can be rem...

What can and cannot be taken by Enforcement Agents (Bailiffs)? Around 40% of overdue Council Tax debt is collected at the Compliance Stage before a visit ever takes place. Paying what is owed early means local authorities rec...

Can enforcement agents (bailiffs) force entry into my home? Enforcement agents (EAs) have more powers than standard debt collectors. They can legally enter a home through any open or unlocked door. They can visit households ...